Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kennesaw Spur
Photographed By David Seibert, July 15, 2010
1. Kennesaw Spur Marker
Inscription.
Kennesaw Spur. . June 19, 1864. When Johnston’s forces [CS] moved to a third position on the Kennesaw front, the defense works included the mountain. Bearing N.E. and E., the line ran to the Canton rd.; southward, it reached below the Dallas Rd. The left of French’s div. (Loring’s A.C. [CS], posted on the mtn.) rested on this road, where the right of Hardee’s A.C. (Walker’s div.) joined. June 27. The left of French and the right of Walker withstood the assaults of 3 Federal brigades ~ moving E. astride this, the Burnt Hickory Rd. ~ in a vain endeavor to break the line here, coincident with a line attempt at Cheatham Hill, 2.5 mi. southward.
June 19, 1864. When Johnston’s forces [CS] moved to a third position on the Kennesaw front, the defense works included the mountain. Bearing N.E. & E., the line ran to the Canton rd.; southward, it reached below the Dallas Rd. The left of French’s div. (Loring’s A.C. [CS], posted on the mtn.) rested on this road, where the right of Hardee’s A.C. (Walker’s div.) joined. June 27. The left of French & the right of Walker withstood the assaults of 3 Federal brigades ~ moving E. astride this, the Burnt Hickory Rd. ~ in a vain endeavor to break the line here, coincident with a line attempt at Cheatham Hill, 2.5 mi. southward.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1877.
Location. 33° 57.789′ N, 84° 35.535′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Burnt Hickory Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Mountain Road. The marker is located in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Run, Johnny, Run! (about 300 feet away, measured in a
The view southwest, looking toward a trail in park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
